The real possibility of there being no "sweep" in the first round of playoffs
It seems increasingly likely that we won't see almost any 4-0 in the first round of the NBA 2026 playoffs, after the latest surprises.
Surprises, equality, and excitement. That's what you breathe in the first round of these 2026 NBA playoffs that are captivating all fans and sounding alarms for some of the favorites. Currently, only three out of the eight ongoing matchups are 2-0, but there are reasons to believe that this assault could end without any undefeated teams.
The Lakers, Thunder, and Cavs are the only three teams that can prevent a clean sweep of teams advancing to the Conference semifinals without losing a single game. It was expected that the Pistons, Celtics, and Spurs could sweep their respective series, but they have already let a game slip and might have to face the challenge of avoiding further issues. What seems clear is that parity could continue to increase as none of the 0-2 teams will give up.
The logical scenario would be for the Houston Rockets to win some of the upcoming games, neutralizing the motivation of the LA team to play at home and disrupting the total basketball led by the Lakers. It seems even more unlikely that the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors will add any wins, although not impossible at all. All in all, a truly interesting 2026 NBA playoffs where each team may have to fight hard to achieve the coveted advancement.
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